Healthy Kids

27/02/2019

https://www.cochrane.org/CD009572/INFECTN_alternating-and-combined-antipyretics-for-treatment-of-fever-in-children

When they are ill with infections, children often develop a fever. The fever with common viral illnesses, such as colds, coughs, sore throats and gastrointestinal illness, usually lasts a few days, makes children feel unwell, and is distressing for the children, their parents, or other caregivers. P...

03/02/2019

https://www.facebook.com/1761787641/posts/10205274117490093/

08/10/2018

Why parents should not fuss about their children not eating ?
1. Children will eat
2. They will eat the amount they need
3 They will learn to eat the food their parents eat
4.They will usually grow predictably
5.They will learn to behave well at
mealtime.

The parent is responsible for what, and for when and where the child is fed. The child is always responsible for how much and whether to eat the foods offered by the parent.

01/10/2018

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/Pages/Switching-To-Solid-Foods.aspx

To help you prepare for your baby’s transition to solid food, read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

01/10/2018

If your child is under 1 year old, you should not feed your baby cow's milk.
Cow's milk does not provide enough Vitamin E, Iron and Essential fatty acids.
Your baby's system cannot handle the high levels of some nutrients in cow's milk like protein , sodium and potassium . It is also hard for your baby to digest the protein and fat in cow's milk.
To provide the best diet and nutrition for your infant, we paediatricians recommend
If possible, you should feed your baby breast milk for at least the first 6 months of life.
You should give your baby only breast milk or iron-fortified formula during the first 12 months of life, not cow's milk.
Starting at age 6 months, you may add solid foods to your baby's diet.

02/06/2018

http://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/nipah-virus

Nipah virus (NiV) is an emerging zoonotic virus (a virus transmitted to humans from animals).

17/04/2018

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/872654

Plant-based diets are tied to a lower risk of health problems like heart disease, diabetes, obesity and certain cancers - and pretty much anyone can eat this way, according to a leading group of nutritionists.

31/03/2018

https://doctor.ndtv.com/living-healthy/foods-to-eat-and-avoid-if-you-have-asthma-1830567?pfrom=home-wapsuperspecial

People who have asthma are recommended to have a nutritious diet which can help in improving their condition as well as their overall health.

04/12/2017

Continuing with the exercise theme. Incidence and prevalence of childhood obesity in India is on the rise. Easy access to junk food and lack of physical activity are the prime reasons. Children spend hours in front of television and mobiles instead of going out and playing. It is recommended that screen time should be limited to not more than 1 hour a day. Children should be encouraged to go out and play.